Mazda 5 2006, Owner'S Manual

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WARNING
Incorrect Attachment of the Tether
Strap (Third-row seat):
Routing the tether strap between the
head restraint posts is dangerous as it
could damage or weaker the seatback,
resulting in the child-restraint system
not being correctly secured. In a
collision, the child-restraint system
could shift or loosen which may result
in death or injury to the child. Always
route the tether strap over the head
restraint.
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If You Must Use the Front Seat
for Children
If you cannot put all children in the rear
seats, at least put the smallest children in
the rear and be sure the largest child up
front uses the shoulder belt over the
shoulder.
NEVER put a rear-facing child-restraint
system on the front passenger seat, even
with a seat weight sensor equipped
vehicle.
This seat is also not set up for tethered
child-restraint systems, put them in one of
the rear seat positions set up with tether
anchors.
Likewise the LATCH child-restraint
system cannot be secured in the front
passenger's seat and should be used in the
second-row seats.
Don't allow anyone to sleep against the
side window if you have an optional side
and curtain air bag, it could cause serious
injuries to an out of position occupant. As
children more often sleep in cars, it is
better to put them in the rear seat. If
installing the child-restraint system on the
front seat is unavoidable, follow these
instructions when using a front-facing
child-restraint system in the front
passenger's seat.
Essential Safety Equipment
Child Restraint
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